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P448 OHK

1997 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,431 mi
Last recorded164,431 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 OHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 164,431 miles

Nearside Front abs ring broken

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 Jun 2021 162,088 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 160,777 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear ferrals rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear spring helper adrift

Offside Rear brake pad rattle spring missing

Pass 26 Mar 2020 160,701 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AGED AND BADLY PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT ABS RING CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING BRAKING SYSTEM

Nearside Rear bump stop unattached within spring

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 160,701 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES AGED AND BADLY PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT ABS RING CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING BRAKING SYSTEM

Nearside Rear bump stop unattached within spring

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 153,934 miles

Central Front Upper engine bush starting to split.

Nearside Rear abs ring cracked but no malfunction light on yet. abs functioning as it should.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 147,164 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 142,838 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 136,602 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 132,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 132,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 126,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 122,010 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 119,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 115,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 111,077 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 107,170 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 103,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 98,430 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 92,781 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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P448 OHK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,461 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P448 OHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P448 OHK registered?

P448 OHK is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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